Comidas
This soup is made with pork or chicken, and topped with lime, lettuce, and radishes.
pozole
She’s the first Latina Supreme Court Justice
Sonia Sotomayor
This Tejana singer is known as the "Queen of Tex-Mex" Music.
Selena Quintanilla
"El chico del apartamento 512, el que hace a mi pobre corazón saltar, es a quién le hago cartas noche y día, que no puedo entregar"
Selena Quintanilla
This Mexican-American gymnast won an Olympic gold medal with the “Final Five” in 2016.
Laurie Hernandez
Something wrapped in corn husks and steamed, a tradition during holidays.
Tamales
Who is the first Latina Astronaut?
Ellen Ochoa
A Mexican artist that painted self-portraits and is celebrated for her bold unibrow.
Frida Kahlo
"Una loba en el armario, tiene ganas de salir (auh)"
Shakira
This Puerto Rican tennis player won Olympic gold in 2016, making history for Puerto Rico
Monica Puig
These corn tortillas are rolled, filled with meat or cheese, covered in sauce, and baked.
Enchiladas
This labor leader and feminist co-founded the National Farm Workers Association with César Chávez.
Dolores Huerta
This Cuban-American singer is called the “Queen of Salsa".
Celia Cruz
"Piel morena, eres tú mi sol y arena, piel morena, mi delirio y mi condena"
Thalia
This Mexican golfer became the first Latina inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Lorena Ochoa
This refreshing Mexican drink is made of rice, cinnamon, and sugar.
horchata
In 2023, this singer of 'Conga' became the first Latina inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Gloria Estefan
This Colombian superstar is famous for hits like “Hips Don’t Lie.”
Shakira
"Yo te quiero si vienes o si vas, si subes, si bajas, si no estás, seguro de lo que sientes"
Julieta Venegas
This Brazilian UFC fighter was the first woman to become a two-division champion
Amanda Nunes
This national dish of El Salvador is a thick handmade corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, beans, or pork.
pupusa
In 1962, she became the first Latina to win an Oscar for her role as Anita in West Side Story.
Rita Moreno
The actress began her acting career in the movie "Real Women Have Curves" as Ana Garcia
America Ferrera
"Porque lo que me hace sentir, me hace volar, baila mi corazon, baila mi corazon"
Belanova
This Dominican-American track star is one of the fastest women in the world, specializing in the 100m and 200m
Marileidy Paulino